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Wat Chammathewi

CONTENTS
HOW TO GET THERE

ATTRACTIONS 7

Amphoe Mueang Lamphun 7

Amphoe Ban Thi 17

Amphoe Mae Tha 18

Amphoe Pa Sang 21

Amphoe Ban Hong 25

Amphoe Thung Hua Chang 26

Amphoe Li 26
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

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EXAMPLE OF A TOUR PROGRAMME

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FACILITIES IN LAMPHUN
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Accommodation 33

Restaurant 36
LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS
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Golf Course 38
USEFUL CALLS 39

Wat Chammathewi

Lamphun is the oldest province of the North of Thailand, originally

called Nakhon Hariphunchai or Haripunjaya. In 657, Ruesi
Wasuthep gathered the Mengkhabut clansmen, who were of Mon
extraction, to build the city between two rivers: the Ping and Kuang.
When the settlement was finished, the Ruesi or hermit asked the
daughter of the Lawo Citys king, named Chammathewi, to rule the
city. Later, this city was ruled by kings from many dynasties. Until in
the Thon Buri period, Chao Kawila was supported by King Taksin the
Great in expelling the Burmese troops and was conferred the
position of the ruler of Chiang Mai City, while his brother, Chao Kham
Fan, was designated to rule Lamphun City. After that, in the early
Rattanakosin period, Lamphun was a colonial city of Siam, governed
by many city rulers. However, after the political revolution in 1932,
the position of city ruler was abolished while Major General Chao
Chakkham Khachonsak was the last governor.
In Lamphun, there are four important rivers: the Ping, Kuang, Tha,
and Li. The province has 8 districts : Amphoe Mueang Lamphun,
Amphoe Pa Sang, Amphoe Ban Hong, Amphoe Mae Tha, Amphoe Li,
Amphoe Thung Hua Chang, Amphoe Ban Thi, and Amphoe Wiang
Nong Long.

Boundary

Wat Mahathat Chedi Si Wiang Chai

Lamphun

North
Amphoe Saraphi and Amphoe San

Kamphaeng in Chiang Mai province

South
Amphoe Thoen, Lampang province

and Amphoe Sam Ngao, Tak
province

East
Amphoe Hang Chat, Amphoe Sop

Prap, and Amphoe Soem Ngam in
Lampang province

West
Amphoe Hot, Amphoe Chom

Thong, Amphoe Hang Dong, and

Amphoe San Pa Tong in Chiang Mai
province.

HOW TO GET THERE

By car : Depart from Bangkok and take Highway No. 1, Phahonyothin Road. Pass Don Mueang and Rangsit, and turn left at Km. 32.
Pass Sing Buri, Chai Nat, and drive to the town of Nakhon Sawan
province. Turn left at the junction to Highway 11 to Lamphun. The
total distance is about 670 km. and takes about eight hours to get to
the town of Lamphun.

By train : There is a train leaving the Bangkok Railway Station or

Hua Lamphong for Lamphun everyday. For further information,
please contact the State Railway of Thailand at Tel: 1690, 0 2220 4444
www.railway.co.th. Lamphun Railway Station at Tel: 0 5351 1016
By bus : The Transport Company Limited provides air-conditioned
buses everyday at Bangkoks Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) on
Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, taking about 9 hours to get to Lamphun
province. The Intra Tour Company (Pratunam) also provides VIP
air-conditioned buses. Please call Tel: 0 2208 0840, 0 2208 0580, or
contact the Lamphun Office at Tel: 08 9636 9983. For further
details, please contact Bangkoks Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)
at Tel: 1490 www.transport.co.th, or the Transport Company Limited
(Lamphun) at Tel./ Fax: 0 5351 1173, or the information of Lamphun
Bus Station at Tel: 0 5356 1263.

By air

: Tourists can take a flight (Bangkok - Chiang Mai) and

connect to a bus, Chiang Mai - Lamphun route, from Amphoe
Mueang Chiang Mai to Lamphun province. The bus departs everyday
from 5.00 a.m. - 8.30 p.m., every 30 minutes, taking 45 minutes from
Chang Phueak Bus Station, Chiang Mai province to the Lamphun
Bus Station, on Sanam Kila Road. For further information on flights,
please contact;

- Thai Airways International

Tel: 0 2356 1111

www.thaiairways.com
- Nok Air
Tel: 1318, 0 2900 9955
www.nokair.com
- Bangkok Airways
Tel: 1771, 0 2270 6699
www.bangkokair.com
- One-Two Go Airlines
Tel: 1126, 0 2229 4100-1
www.fly12go.com
- Thai Air Asia
Tel: 0 2515 9999
www.airasia.com

Distances from Amphoe Mueang Lamphun to other

districts
Amphoe Pa Sang
Amphoe Mae Tha
Amphoe Ban Thi
Amphoe Ban Hong
Amphoe Wiang Nong Long
Amphoe Thung Hua Chang
Amphoe Li

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45
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Memorial of Phranang Chammathewi

Distances from Lamphun province to neighbouring

provinces
Chiang Mai
21
km.
Lampang
71
km.
Tak 244
km.

ATTRACTIONS
Amphoe Mueang Lamphun
Memorial of Phranang Chammathewi

Memorial of Phranang Chammathewi is situated in Tambon Nai

Mueang, near Nong Dok Park, about 1 km. from the City Hall. The
memorial was built to commemorate Phranang Chammathewi, the
first ruler of Hariphunchai City. She was a moral, versatile and brave
philosopher, who disseminated Buddhism and high culture in this
land and made those beliefs glorious which have been passed on
until now. In addition, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha
Vajiralongkorn opened the memorial on 2 October, 1982.

in the south, Rop Mueang Road in the east, and Inthayongyot Road in
the west, about 150 metres from the City Hall. The temple was built
in 1108, in the reign of King Athittayarat. It is open at 6.00 a.m. - 6.00
p.m. Admission fee is 20 Baht. Tel: 0 5331 1104
www.hariphunchaitemple.org
There are many interesting monuments in Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai as follows:

Phra Borommathat Hariphunchai

Hariphunchai National Museum

Hariphunchai National Museum is located at 122 Inthayongyot Road,

diagonally across from Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai, founded in 1927
by Phraya Ratchakun Wibunphakdi, Lord Lieutenant of the Phayap or
Northwest Circle. Later, the Fine Arts Department built a new
building in 1974 and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn presided over the opening ceremony in 1979. In the
museum, there is an exhibition of artefacts arranged in three rooms.
Firstly, the Main Exhibition Hall is a long hall on an upper level of
the building. Within the room, there are artefacts of three periods:
Pre-Hariphunchai, Hariphunchai, and Lanna. The antiques include
Buddha images, Buddha images heads, votive tablets, and sculpted
angels. The second room is the Local Arts and Woodcarvings
Exhibition Hall, a small room in a one-storeyed building with the hall
linked from the upstairs of the large building. The displayed
antiques were made in the Lanna and Rattanakosin periods, all
of which reflect the local wisdom such as kitchen utensils, ironhammering tools, weaving tools, local musical instruments, flower
receptacles, and betelnut sets. The last room is the Stone Inscription
Hall, an open room downstairs. There are inscription stones made
in the Hariphunchai period, around the 12th - 13th century, and the

Lanna period around the 15th - 16th century. It is open at 9.00 a.m.
- 4.00 p.m. It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and public holidays.
Admission is 100 Baht. For further information, please call Tel: 0 5351
1186, or Fax: 0 5353 0536 www.thailandmuseum.com.

Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai Woramahawihan

Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai Woramahawihan is on Inthayongyot

Road located in the middle of downtown, surrounded by four roads
in four directions: Attharot Road in the north, Chaiyamongkhon Road

Entrance Gate () Before entering the temple, visitors will

pass the entrance gate in an ancient style of the Si Wichai or Sri Vijaya
period, made of brick and mortar, with elaborate decorations. It is
composed of layers of roofs. In front of the gate, a pair of enormous
sculptured Singha, animals like lions in ancient literature, are situated
on a one-metre-high base. Both statues were molded in the reign of
King Athittayarat when he dedicated the palace to be the monastic
residence.
Wihan Luang () After passing the gate, visitors will
see a large wihan called Wihan Luang - a large image hall with a
balcony and with both front and rear porches. This hall was newly
built to replace the old one which was destroyed by a storm in 1915.
It is a place to hold a merit-making ceremony and perform religious
duties every Buddhist holy day. The hall houses three large Buddha
images made of brick and cement, situated on a base. There are also
many medium-sized metal Buddha images built in the early and mid
Chiang Saen period.
Phra Borommathat Hariphunchai (),

Phra Borommathat Hariphunchai located behind the Wihan Luang,

houses a golden reliquary containing the relics of the Lord Buddhas
hair. The chedi is situated on a redented lotus base with torus mouldings.
Next to the square lotus base, there is a round 3-tiered chopping
base supporting the bell body which is surmounted by a throne with
redented corners. The pagoda looks quite similar to Phrathat Doi
Suthep in Chiang Mai. There is a two-layered Satthabanchon
(Rabiang Hok - a balcony with steel and brass fences). The golden
Chinese ships are situated at the peripheral fences in the north and
the south. There are niches of Kummaphan (ogres) and Chatras
- tiered umbrellas at the four corners, and towers housing seated
Buddha images in four directions. In addition, a lamp and an altar are
placed to welcome Buddhists who would like to pay respect to the
Lord Buddhas relics. Phra Borommathat has been one of the
important ancient monuments in the Lanna Kingdom since ancient
times. On the full moon day of the sixth lunar month, there will be

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a ceremony to pay respect to and bath Phra Borommathat. History

shows that in 897 Ph ra c h a o At h i t t aya rat, a M o n k i n g w h o
r u l e d L a m p h u n , ordered the Mondop to be built to cover the
golden reliquary which contained the relics of the Lord Buddha.
The Mondop was renewed and repaired many times. Later, in 1443,
Phrachao Tilokarat, the ruler of Chiang Mai ordered to repair the
pagoda into the Ceylonese style due to a mutual relationship with
Ceylon at that time.

Phra Suwannachedi or Pathumwadi Chedi (

Phra Suwannachedi or Pathumwadi Chedi is on the right of Phra

Borommathat, built around the 12th - 13th century by Phranang
Pathumwadi, the queen consort of King Athittayarat four years after
the construction of Phra Borommathat was finished. It is a square
Prang- shaped pagoda built by Lawo craftsmen, with a Buddha
image in each niche. Some of its parts represent the influence of
Khmer arts. The top of the pagoda is coated with brass and votive
tablets stored in the crypt under its lower base.

Lamphun Community Museum ()

An Ancient Community Museum once is used to be the residence of

Jao Sampanwong of Lamphun. It was buit in 1912 during Jao Luang
Chakkamkhajornsak ruler. This building has a very elegant design of
a hip roof. Now Lamphun Municipality opens for public to visit and
displays the exhibition about 100 years ago of people lifestyle, which
manifest Lamphuns culture and tradition. The old photographs,
ancient stationary, ancient utensils etc. are exhibited here.

Wiang Yong Hand-woven Cotton Village (

) and Khua Mung Tha Sing ()

Wiang Yong Hand-woven Cotton Village and Khua Mung Tha Sing
are located in Ban Si Mueang Yu, Tambon Wiang Yong, opposite Wat
Phrathat Hariphunchai Woramahawihan. The village is on the cultural
route to experience the way of life of the Wiang Yong Community,
featuring villagers weaving cotton and silk brocade and many places
of interest; such as, Wat Ton Kaeo, a folk museum, local fabric weaving
centre, etc. Visitors may choose either a walking trail or pedal tricycle
route. Next to the village is a roofed bridge OTOP marketplace known
as Khua Mung Tha Sing where Lamphuns cotton brocade, household
decorations, ornaments, and so on are offered for sale. Open daily
during 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Phra Suwannachedi

Lamphun Community Museum

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Memorial of Suthewa Ruesi ()

Memorial of Suthewa Ruesi is located in an area of Doi Ti on the

Super Highway, at the entrance leading to the city of Lamphun.
Formerly, it was situated in front of the Lamphun City Hall. In the past,
Suthewa Ruesi founded the city but he would not like to get involved
in the secular world. Therefore, he invited Phranang Chammathewi,
the daughter of Phraya Chakkawat who ruled Lawo City, to become
the ruler of Hariphunchai. He also helped the new ruler to announce
Buddhism in this land.

Wat Mahawan ()

Wat Mahawan is located at 2 Chammathewi Road, about 500

metres from the City Hall, along the old city moat. From a legend,
this temple was built when Phranang Chammathewi ascended to
the throne. Visitors can see Phra Phuttha Sikkhi or the black-stone
Buddha image, which Phranang Chammathewi respectfully invited
from Mueang Lawo. People called the image Phra Rot Luang or
Phra Rot Lamphun, which is important and was used as a model to
produce the famous amulets known as Phra Rot Mahawan. For
details, Tel: 0 5353 5242.

Wat Chammathewi ()

Wat Chammathewi or sometimes called Wat Ku Kut, is located on the

Chammathewi Roadside, Tambon Nai Mueang. It was built around
755 by Lawo craftsmen. The pagoda has a square shape like Bodhgaya,
India. Standing Buddha images in the gesture of giving a blessing are
situated in the niches on each receding tier. The pagoda
contains the ashes of Phranang Chammathewi, the first ruler of
Nakhon Hariphunchai. From a legend, Prince Anantayot and Prince
Mahantayot, sons of Phranang Chammathewi, ordered to build the
pagoda to store the ashes of their mother in 755. Later, the top of
the pagoda, which was formerly covered with gold plates, was
broken and lost. Therefore, it is called Ku Kut - a truncated pagoda,
or formally called Phra Chedi Suwan Changkot.
In addition, there is the Rattana Chedi located on the right of wihan.
It was constructed around the 12th - 13th century by Phraya Sapphasit.
There is an octagon-shaped pagoda, built of brick and cement, with a
4.4-metre diametre and a 11.5-metre height. It is situated on a
two-layered octagonal base. A niche on each side houses a standing
Buddha image, entirely built of brick and cement. Above the body
part of the chedi, there is an octagonal decoration on the recessed
lotus base. A triangle-shaped niche on each side houses a Buddha
image sitting cross-legged in a meditation posture. Above those

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niches, there is a round bell-shaped top part, whose pinnacle was

broken and lost, situated on the lotus base.

Wat Phra Yuen ()

Wat Phra Yuen is located at 1 Mu 1 Ban Phra Yuen, Tambon Wiang

Yong. To get there, cross the Kuang River and go along Highway
114. Turn left into Highway 1029 and drive on for about 500 metres.
Originally called Wat Phruettha Mahasathan, the temple was built
around 1063 - 1068 by Phrachao Thammikkarat, the king of
Hariphunchai. Standing Buddha images are enshrined in the four
directions of the pagoda which has a form of a Mondop. The
decoration on its top part comprises a five-pinnacled chedi. The
principal chedi includes a bell-shaped pagoda surrounded by small
round ones, similar to the Ananda Temple in Pagan, Myanmar, and Phra
Chedi Wat Pa Sak in Chiang Rai province. For details, Tel: 0 5353 0135.

Wat Phra Khong Ruesi ()

Wat Phra Khong Ruesi or Wat Anantharam, is located in Tambon Nai

Mueang. The temple was built when Phranang Chammathewi ruled
Hariphunchai City. Phra Khong is regarded as a sacred school of
amulets which people in Lamphun pay much respect to.

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Ku Chang - Ku Ma (-)

Ku Chang - Ku Ma is a historical site located in the Wat Kai Kaeo

community, Soi Rongrian Chakkham Khanathon, about 1 km. from
the city. Ku Chang or Elephant Stupa is a cylinder-shaped stupa with a
round top which is believed to be the cemetery of the war elephant
of Phranang Chammathewi. The elephant was named Phu Kam Nga
Khiao which means dark elephant with green tusks, its very strong
weapons. Ku Ma or Horse Stupa is a stupa in a bell-like shape which is
believed to be the cemetery of the son of Phranang Chammathewis
mount.

Statue of Khruba Siwichai ()

Statue of Khruba Siwichai is located at the foot of Doi Ti, near Wat
Doi Ti, Tambon Pa Sak, about 5 km. from the city of Lamphun, on
the Chiang Mai - Lampang Road. Khruba Siwichai was a monk who
dedicated himself to developing Lanna Thai people both concerning
the necessary infrastructure and their minds. He was born in Ban Mae
Tuen, Amphoe Li, and lived from 1878 - 1938. It is a pride for local
people in Lamphun that their city is the hometown of one of the
great Lanna saints.

Holy Pool at Doi Khamo ()

Ku Chang

Holy Pool at Doi Khamo is situated in Tambon Makhuea Chae. To get

there, drive along Highway 11 and turn into Highway 1147, about
20 km. from the city behind the Lamphun Industrial Estate. It is an
extinct volcano in a form like a cone-shaped food cover. The crater at
its top has a width of 3 metres and a depth of 6 metres. There is water
all year in the lower part of the pool. To travel to the pool at the top of
the mountain, visitors have to climb up stairs with 1,749 steps. From
the past until now, people believe that it is a holy place where women
are not allowed to scoop water from. When the festival to bath
Phrathat Hariphunchai is held, the water in this pool will be taken to
mix with the royal water. Then the mixed lustral water will be used
to bath the Phrathat. In the coronation ceremony of every reign, the
water in this pool will be taken to be mixed with lustral water.

Ban Nong Chang Khuen ()

Ku Ma

Tambon Nong Chang Khuen is the largest plantation area of longan

which is about 8 km. ahead of the city of Lamphun, on Highway
106, the Chiang Mai - Lamphun route. When reaching Ban Pa Heo,
there will be a direction sign leading visitors to turn right to get to
Ban Nong Chang Khuen, Tambon Umong. Go straight on for 7 km.
until getting to the village. Along both sides of the bend leading to
the village, there are many longan orchards. Every year in August, the
Lamphun Longan Festival will be held in Amphoe Mueang Lamphun.
The activities include a longan-decorated float competition, longan
contest and beauty contest.

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Ban Ma, Lamphun (

Ban Ma, Lamphun is located about 1 km. from the Doi Ti Intersection,
on the Chiang Mai - Lampang Super Highway. Turn into the road
leading to the village and go on for about 2 km. People in the
village produce every kind of furniture from plywood, teak wood, and
Para rubber wood. Visitors can buy the elaborate furniture products
at reasonable prices.

Doi Ti Agricultural Central Market or Kat Doi Ti (

())

Doi Ti Agricultural Central Market or Kat Doi Ti is located on the Chiang

Mai - Lampang Super Highway. Here visitors can find souvenirs from
every district such as brocade from Amphoe Mueang Lamphun
which reflects Lamphuns identity in woven cloth, carved wood from
Amphoe Mae Tha, hand-woven cotton from Amphoe Pa Sang, hill
tribe silverware from Amphoe Li, processed products from longan,
shallot and garlic, OTOP products and products from the royal
projects. In addition, it is a rest area for drivers where food and
beverage are available all day.

Wat Mu Poeng ()

Wat Mu Poeng is located in Ban Mu Poeng, Tambon Mueang Chi and

much respected, especially by those born in the Year of the Pig - Mu
in Thai. Poeng is a dialect word meaning to rely on. The temple
features the Lanna style of architecture and stucco reliefs and
comprises a spired entrance archway decorated with graceful and
elaborate stucco sculpture similar to that appearing on the relic
chamber of the chedi and scripture hall, which bears different features
from those found in Lamphun. The scripture hall here is a halfcement-half-wooden building with the upper part featuring a wooden
structure covered with a double semi-tiered roof decorated with
traditional roof decorations; namely, Cho Fa, Bai Raka, and Hang
Hong, all carved out of wood and decorated with coloured glass
inlay. It is surrounded by a narrow balcony and has no stairs but is
accessible by a movable ladder through a small opening. The lower
part features 4 rows of 5 large columns each and serves as an
ordination or image hall where the principal Buddha image is
enshrined, bordered by railings.
To get there: By car, from the Tha Chak T-junction, follow Highway
1033 toward Amphoe Mae Tha via Ban Paen, Ban Mueang Chi,
and pass the Mueang Chi Police Station for approximately 1 km.
Otherwise, take a bus running on the Lamphun - Tha Chak T-junction
- Mu Poeng - Tha Kat - Mae Tha route.

Huen Samunprai ()

Huen Samunprai is located at 180 Ban San Ton Thong (on the road
to Pa Sang), Amphoe Mueang Lamphun. It offers a spa, Thai and
Chinese medicines for rebalancing, treatment and relaxation by
experts among shady surroundings. Available services include a
herbal steam bath and compress, traditional Thai massage, Chinesebased foot reflexology, body scrub, aromatherapy massage, facial
treatment, acupuncture for rebalance and treatment of diseases,
obesity, and smoking addiction, as well as traditional Thai massage
school and clinic of Thai and Chinese traditional medicines. Homestay
accommodation is also provided. For further details, please contact
Tel: 0 5353 4977, 0 5356 0766, or visit www.huensamunprai.com.

Amphoe Ban Thi

Wat Si Don Chai ()

Wat Si Don Chai is located at 147 Mu 10, Ban Si Don Chai, Tambon Ban
Thi. Drive along Highway 11, turn into the road between Km. 76-77,
and go on for 2 km. This temple houses a walking Buddha image with
a height of 59 cubits (29.5 metres). It is the highest and largest
Buddha image in the North built from peoples donations in 1995
to give merit to the King on the occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary
(Golden Jubilee) Celebrations of His Majestys Accession to the Throne.
The King gave the image the name Phra Phuttha Chaloem Sirirat.

Wat Phrathat Doi Wiang ()

Wat Phrathat Doi Wiang is located at Mu 9, Ban Doi Wiang, Tambon

Ban Thi, about 7 km. from Amphoe Ban Thi, with an area of 15 rai
(24,000 square metres). On the top of the mountain, there is an old
pagoda containing the relics of the Lord Buddha. It is assumed that
the temple was built in 677 in the reign of Phranang Chammathewi.
According to palm-leaf manuscripts, Khun Luang Palawicha founded
this town as an outpost city and built the temple on the mountain.
Later, the temple was burnt in a forest fire and only a pagoda and a
small hall remained. In the temple, there are also three old Buddha
images. The first one is a bronze Buddha image in a gesture of
subduing Mara with a lap-width of 29 inches (approximately 72.5
centimetres). It is told that once the people suffered from a drought,
they carried the image and walked in a procession to ask for rain,
and the rain fell. Then the people called this image Phrachao Sai Fon
(Buddha image of Rain). The second image has a lap width of 99 inches
(approximately 2.48 metres), situated in the preaching hall. The third
one has a lap width of 89 inches (approximately 2.23 metres), located
at the foot of the hill. The latter two images were made of laterite
and covered with cement. One of them was found broken with its

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head remaining in the ground. Therefore, people called it Phrachao

Dam Din (Buddha image going underground). That Doi Wiang Chedi
is situated at the top of the mountain and the Lord Buddhas Relics
Bathing Ceremony will be held every year on the eighth day of the
waning moon of the seventh lunar month.

patterns whereas men wear a red loose shirt with trousers or sarong.
The tribespeople mostly weave their own cloth, the process of which
is all hand-made from cotton growing, spinning, weaving, to
embroidering with jobs tears. It is an inherited tradition. Hilltribe
products and textiles are offered by the villages weaving group.

Phrathat Doi Hang Bat ()

Doi Khun Tan National Park ()

Phrathat Doi Hang Bat is located at 320 Ban Sai Tai, Tambon Huai
Yap, about 9 km. from Amphoe Ban Thi. Upon arriving at Ban Sai Tai,
Phrathat Doi Hang Bat will be on the right. It is a white pagoda with 4
porches and its top part is decorated with the golden Chatra umbrella. There is no evidence to prove when it was built. It is told
that in the past, Lord Buddha had visited the mountain before
preparing to go for alms-gathering. In the local dialect, the word
Hang Bat refers to an action that monks prepare their alms bowls.
The trace of Hang Bat appears as a deep hole in the shale stone,
covered with a Mondop. As the Phrathat is on the top of the mountain,
visitors can admire the panoramic scenery from this site. For details,
Tel: 0 5398 4705.

Mae Thi Reservoir ()

Mae Thi Reservoir is located at Mu 9, Ban Doi Wiang, Tambon Ban Thi,
about 5 km. from Amphoe Ban Thi. The ridge of the dam is 470 metres
wide and 6 kilometres long, with a capacity of 5 million cubic metres.
The water feeds an agricultural area of 5,000 rai (8 square kilometres). It
is also a tourist attraction with magnificent scenery including peaceful
green mountains and forests, suitable for recreation.

Amphoe Mae Tha

Carving Village ( )

Drive along Highway 106. Turn into Highway 116 and go on about 2
km. When reaching the Pa Ha Intersection, turn into Highway 1033
and go on about another 10 km. The village is located near Ban Nong
Yang Khlai, Tambon Thung Tha Luang. Many neighbouring villages
are source of products made from carved wood in many forms such
as statues of people or animals, household appliances and decorative
furniture, and kids toys. Products from this house industry will be
distributed to Chiang Mai and other nearby provinces.

Mae Khanat Karen Village ()

Mae Khanat Karen Village is at 99 Mu 8 Tambon Thakat, approximately

4 km. off Highway 1033. It features the simple lifestyle of the Pakakayor
Karen people who still wear their tribal costumes. Married women
wear a red hand-woven tube skirt with stripes of various colours
embroidered with jobs tears and decorated with red pieces of cloth.
Single women wear a long white dress decorated with colourful

Doi Khun Tan National Park covers an area in Amphoe Mae Tha,
Lamphun province, and Amphoe Hang Chat and Amphoe Mueang
Lampang. The topography is a fertile mountain forest with
the diversity of flora, stretching in an area of about 159,556 rai
(255,289,600 square metres). To get there: By train: get off at the Khun
Tan Railway Station and go on foot about 1.3 km. until getting to the
National Park Office. By car: go on Highway 11, the Lampang - Lamphun
route at Km. 47. Drive on about 18 km. Interesting Attractions in the
National Park

Khun Tan Tunnel

() Khun Tan Tunnel is the longest

railway tunnel in Thailand with a length of 1,352 metres built by a
German engineer named Emile Eisenhofer. However, he had to
return to his homeland since WWI took place during the construction
of the tunnel. Later, in 1917 Krommaphra Kamphaeng Phet, Father of
the Thai Railway, became the main director of the construction until
it was finished in 1918.
The Top of the Mountain () From the National Park Office
where the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora provides
shelters for tourists, go on foot about 1,500 metres until getting to
Strategy Point 1, where the reception houses provided by the State
Railway of Thailand are located. Then, go on foot for about 800 metres
to Strategy Point 2. This area is densely covered with mountain pine
trees and visitors will find a reception house of M.R. Kukrit Pramoj.
The house is beautiful among temperate plants and elaborate
landscape. Go on about another 3,600 metres, visitors will reach
Strategy Point 3, where they can admire missionarys shelters. The
highest point of Doi Khun Tan is called Mon Song Klong, at Strategy
Point 4, about 1 km. from Strategy Point 3.

Namtok Mae Long ( ) Namtok Mae Long is located

about 10 km. to the south of Khun Tan Railway Station. Get off the
train at the Mae Tan Noi Station and go on foot for about 3 km. The
water flows all year.
Namtok Tat Moei ( ) Namtok Tat Moei is a small
waterfall with a height of 10 metres on the way from Strategy Point 2
to Strategy Point 3. Turn left at the junction and go on for about 1,500
metres. Walk down to the Mae Yon Wai Valley for about 300 metres.

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Doi Khun Tan National Park provides shelters and tents for visitors.
Otherwise, tourists can bring their own tents and stay in the provided
camping area. Please reserve shelters at the Department of National
Park, Wildlife and Flora, Tel: 0 2562 0760 www.dnp.go.th. Otherwise,
contact the Doi Khun Tan National Park at Tel: 0 5354 6335, 08 1032
6341. In addition, visitors can ask for a shelter reservation at the State
Railway of Thailand at Tel: 0 2225 6964, 0 2220 4444 www.railway.
co.th To make a reservation for the missionarys shelters, please
contact Phayap University, Chiang Mai, at Tel: 0 5324 1255 ext. 286.
Admission Fee to the Park: 100 baht for adult, 50 baht for children.

Tha Sop Sao Reservoir ( )

Tha Sop Sao Reservoir is located at Mu 9, Ban Lai Tha, Tambon Sop
Sao. The dam is 19 metres high and 271 metres long. The pathway
in front of the dam is 4 metres wide. There is a recreation pavilion
and restaurants available. To get there: use Highway 11 LampangLamphun route or Highway 1033 use the entrance of the agricultural
market.

Ban Tha Pa Pao ()

Ban Tha Pa Pao is at 48 Mu 6 Ban Tha Pa Pao, Tambon Tha Pla Duk. The
community once suffered the effect of deforestation and well
realized of its impact. Hence, the villagers have cooperated to
conserve as well as restore the forest to its original condition. At
present, the villages forest covers a large area of perfect biodiversity,
and the villagers are well aware of how to make effective use of
the resources and reinforce them with a body of information with
community regulations for common living. The community was
recipient of the Award of Outstanding Performance in the category
of Ecotourism Sites at the Thailand Tourism Awards 2008. For
homestay reservation, please call Tel: 0 5300 6222.

Saphan Tha Chomphu or Tha Chomphu Bridge (

Saphan Tha Chomphu or Tha Chomphu Bridge is located opposite

Wat Tha Chomphu, Tambon Tha Pla Duk, Amphoe Mae Tha, and
known among the locals as Saphan Khao - the white bridge. It
was constructed in 1919 under the supervision of H.R.H. Prince of
Kamphaeng Phet. The white railway bridge, measuring 87.3 m. long,
is the landmark of the field near the Khun Tan Tunnel and was built of
reinforced concrete, unlike other usual steel railway bridges that are
flexible and more durable to vibration. Unfortunately, as the period
of construction was during wartime, steel was hard to be procured.
Thanks to excellent calculation and supervision, the bridge can still
be used today. The Tha Chomphu Bridge spans over the Tha River
and is located in the middle of an open field on the Bangkok Chiang Mai route. The train will reach the bridge approximately 1

Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha

hour before arriving in Chiang Mai early in the morning. The scenic
surroundings in the open suggest that the train has passed beyond
the undulating mountains and is approaching its destination. Driving
for sightseeing is available.
To get there: By car, from Amphoe Mae Tha, follow Highway 106
toward Amphoe Hang Chat, Lampang province, for approximately
1.5 km. Turn right toward Ban Tha Chomphu and continue via the
Ban Si Sai Mun School and another 1 km. beyond Ban Sathani until
reaching Wat Tha Chomphu, which is on the left. There are shops on
the right where visitors can park their cars and walk for another 300
m. along the railway to the bridge. Otherwise, visitors may take a
motorcycle from Amphoe Mae Tha.

Amphoe Pa Sang
Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha ()

Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha is located in Tambon Makok. Drive

along Highway 106 at Km. 136 - 137 and go on for about 1 km. This
temple is an important ancient site in Lamphun province. According
to legend on the construction of the temple, when the Lord Buddha
and his followers travelled to publicize Buddhism until they reached
this temple, the Lord Buddha ordered all monks to dry their robes

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after having them washed on the stone cliff. Therefore, the traces
looking like monks robes on the stone can still be seen until now.
After that, the Lord Buddha prayed and left his footprints on Lan Pha
Lat, the place where the temple is situated now. On the hill behind
the temple, there is a pagoda with a combination style of Phrathat
Doi Suthep and Phrathat Hariphunchai. The Naga stairs with 469
steps was built to link the pagoda and Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha
at the foot of the mountain. Visitors can bring their own car. The Lord
Buddhas Footprint Bathing Festival is arranged every year on Atthami
Puja Day, the day to commemorate the Lord Buddhas funeral, on the
eighth day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month. For more
information, please contact Tel: 0 5357 2961, 0 5300 5200
www.phrabat.com

Tham Erawan ()

Tham Erawan is located at Mu 6 Tambon Nakhon Chedi, near the sub

office of the Mae Ao Forest Conservation Unit. Drive along Highway
106 until getting to Km. 124. Follow the direction sign, turn into and
drive along the asphalted road for 4 km. and the laterite road for 7
km. until arriving at the sub office of the Mae Ao Forest Conservation
Unit. The entrance of the cave is quite narrow with a sloping path
through to its chamber. After passing the entrance, visitors will see
a large hall where light cannot shine on all parts. This hall is divided
into small rooms where tourists can admire a lot of beautiful
stalagmites and stalactites. It is recommended that visitors should
ask an official to guide the way through the cave and bring their own
torches because there is no electricity.

Ban Nong Ngueak Weaving Centre ()

Ban Nong Ngueak Weaving Centre is located in Ban Nong Ngueak,

Tambon Mae Raeng. Drive along Highway 106 until arriving at Km.
138 - 139. Turn and go on for about 3 km. Ban Nong Ngueak is a centre
for hand-woven cotton and other local products made from cotton
such as pillow sheet, curtain, table sheet, and clothes at reasonable
prices. Those products are also available in other souvenir shops such
as in Chiang Mai province.

Wat Nong Ngueak ()

Wat Nong Ngueak is located at Ban Nong Ngueak, Tambon Mae

Raeng along Highway 106, on the Lamphun - Li Route, at Km. 138
- 139. Turn right and drive on about 3 km. It is an old temple which
reflects the local craftsmanship. The interesting architecture includes
the stucco relief at the temples sheltered gate and the Buddhist
scripture hall, an old two-storeyed building in a style of Burmese arts,
where mural paintings can be seen downstairs.

Ban Nong Ngueak Weaving Centre

Dhamma Park and Heritage Gardens

Dhamma Park and Heritage Gardens is located at 109/2 Mu 1, Ban

Pa Sang Noi. Visitors can travel along Highway 106 and turn into Soi
Pa Sang Ngam 11 near the Pa Sang Market, opposite Wat Pa Sang. It
takes about 500 metres from Highway 106. The Park covers an area of
approximately 12 rai (19,200 square metres). It is shady and open for
people who are interested in making meditation and learning about
the Truth of Life following the Lord Buddhas teachings. The Art
Gallery is used to exhibit sculptures inspired by Buddhism.
Surrounding the building, there are replica sculptures and a special
corner for sound performances. The park was established by Khun
Inson Wongsam, a National Artist in the field of visual arts (sculpture)
of 1999 with the purpose of being an eco-spiritual tourist attraction.
In addition, this place is a learning centre of the local community
for natural and environmental conservation. It is necessary to make
appointment for your visit. Tel: 0 5352 1609 www.dhammapark.com

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Wat Pa Hiang ()

Wat Pa Hiang is located at 158 Pracha U-thit Road, Ban Kong

Ngam, Tambon Mae Raeng. Drive along Highway 106 and turn into
Highway 1032, near Wat Pa Sang Ngam before driving on for about 3
km. According to history, this temple was built in 1877. The Buddhist
scripture hall, which is more than hundred years old, is situated in the
middle of a pool. It has a style of the Lanna period, built entirely from
wood. There are finely carved door panels and gables all of which
have been registered by the Fine Arts Department.

Mae Wang San Reservoir ( )

Mae Wang San Reservoir is about 13 km. from the Office of Amphoe
Pa Sang along Highway 106 at km. 30 - 31. When reaching Ban Pong
Ru Intersection, turn into the intersection and drive on for about 4
km. before getting to the reservoir. Visitors can admire the beautiful
sights surrounded by the mountains. Floating raft houses and
restaurants are available.

Boran Sathan Wat Ko Klang ()

Boran Sathan Wat Ko Klang is located at 261 Mu 8 Ban Bo Khao,

Tambon Ban Ruean. It is believed that this ancient site was originally
an island between the Ping River and its tributary. The two rivers
surround the island and join together again at the end. Later, when
the Ping River changed its direction, Ko Klang became a part of the
east side of the river. In this area, there is Wat Ko Klang, a temple built
in an ancient style which stores artefacts and fragments of stucco
sculptures. Many of the architectural decorations were built in the
early Lanna period or about 700 years ago, influenced by the Hariphunchai
arts. In addition, remains of Dvaravati architecture were found. In this
connection, the Lamphun Provincial Administration Organization has
allocated a budget to excavate and restore the Boran Sathan Wat Ko
Klang to be another source of learning and an archaeological tourist
attraction in Lamphun. For details, Tel: 0 5359 3100.

Wat Pa Sang Ngam ()

Wat Pa Sang Ngam is a district temple located in Tambon Pa Sang

and houses Phra Phutthamongkhon Sarakan, the image of the
Buddha subduing Mara the district image of Amphoe Pa Sang. The
temple contains a two-storeyed solid scripture hall covered with a
Lanna-style semi-tiered roof, with small windows on the upper storey
decorated with paintings of angels. There is an image hall housing a
centuries-old woodcarving pulpit upon which Luangpho Ngam an
image of the Buddha subduing Mara measuring 2 m. wide across the
lap is enshrined. The temple also features the Wat Pa Sang Museum
displaying folk utensils, drums, etc.

To get there: By car, from Amphoe Pa Sang, follow Highway 106

toward Amphoe Ban Hong for approximately 300 m. Otherwise, take
a bus running on the Lamphun - Tha Chak T-Junction - Ku Ramak - Pa
Sang route.

Amphoe Ban Hong

Wat Phrachao Ton Luang ()

Wat Phrachao Ton Luang is located at 228 Mu 1, Tambon Si Tia, along

Highway 106, then turn into Highway 1010 and drive on for about 6
km. before reaching the temple. This temple houses Phrachao Ton
Luang, an ancient Buddha image with a lap width of 7.5 metres and
a height of 9.5 metres from its base to head finial. It was built in 1366
by Phra Thera Siri Ratchawaso to escape from Karma and catastrophe.
Therefore, it is also called Phrachao Lik Khro. For details, Tel: 0 5357
8147.

Huai La Karen Development Village

Huai La Karen Development Village is located at Mu 2, Tambon Pa

Phlu, along Highway 106, the Lamphun - Li Route, between Km. 107 108, about 12 km. southward from Ban Hong District Office. It is a
Karen village which still conserves their ancient style of weaving
cloth using a waist loom.

Tham Luang Pha Wiang ( )

Tham Luang Pha Wiang is located at Mu 2, Tambon Pa Phlu. It is a

beautiful cave divided into 8 rooms such as Lan Rommani (),

which is a wide room where the light shines through from the
caves entrance; Akkhani Khotkhoen () where a trace of the
destroyed stalagmites and stalactites can be seen, and Noen Salai
Ngam Ta () which features an earthen mound switching
with the rocks. The admission fee is 10 Baht. Electricity is available.
To get there, drive along Highway 106, the Ban Hong - Li Route.
Southward from the Ban Hong District Office, turn right at the
direction sign and drive on for about 2.8 km. The stair is 400 meter.

Wat Phrachao Saliam Wan ()

Wat Phrachao Saliam Wan is located at Tambon Ban Hong, on Highway

106, the Lamphun - Li route, near Km. 113. From Ban Hong Luang,
drive on for about 4 km. This is a beautiful temple built in 1941. The
ordination hall houses Phrachao Saliam Wan, a lacquered and gilded
Buddha image carved from Sadao or neem wood, which is respected
by the local people. For details, Tel: 0 5398 0000.

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Amphoe Thung Hua Chang

Wat Phrathat Doi Kwang Kham ()

Wat Phrathat Doi Kwang Kham is located at Ban Pong Daeng - San
Chai, Tambon Thung Hua Chang. The temple was built by Khruba
Chao Chaiyawongsa Phatthana. In the wihan, there is a principal
bejeweled Buddha image in an imperial costume. To get there, there
are two routes. Firstly, turn into the Mae Thoei Intersection, Amphoe
Li, on Highway 106. Otherwise, turn into the Mae Ao Intersection
on Highway 1184. Go on for about 70 km. until getting to Amphoe
Th u n g H u a C h a n g a n d B a n Po n g D a e n g I n te r s e c t i o n o n
Chaiyawongsa Phatthana Road. Drive on for about 4 km. before
reaching the temple.

Amphoe Li
Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom ()

Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom is located at 499 Mu 8, Tambon Na Sai.

It is the largest temple in Amphoe Li, situated in Phrabat Huai Tom
Karen village, about 10 km. southward from Amphoe Li. From the
junction on Highway 106, the Li - Thoen route, near Km. 46 - 47, drive
on for about 5 km. At the entrance of the temple, the statue of Phra
Khruba Chaiyawongsa Phatthana is situated. Within the large area,

there are buildings built from laterite dug from the well behind the
temple. There is also a Phrathat, which is decorated beautifully. Khruba
Chaiwongsa, a famous monk in the North, was responsible for the
construction and repair of the Phrathat by the donation of the
Karens residing in the vicinity of the temple. Most of these local people
are agriculturists, and some earn their living by making handicraft,
weaving cloth, making necklaces, or silverware as an in-house industry.
Every year, around December, Karens will arrange the festival to
gather the Karen people and conserve their traditions. There will be
many interesting activities such as hill tribes cultural performances
and local sports competition. In addition, Karen handmade products
are available at shops around Ban Huai Tom.

Wat Mahathat Chedi Si Wiang Chai ()

Wat Mahathat Chedi Si Wiang Chai is the largest laterite pagoda in

Thailand, located at Mu 9, Ban Nong Pu (Huai Tom), Tambon Na Sai.
Regarded as a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar, its style
was influenced by Lanna Buddhist architecture. Its base has a width
and length of 40 metres, or equal to a total size of 1 rai (1,600 square
metres), and a height of 64.39 metres. Luangpu Khruba Chaiyawongsa
Phatthana initiated to design and construct the pagoda with an aim
to pay respect to the five Buddhas. It is the first Buddha chedi of the
current world cycle in Thailand and the second in the world.

Wat Phrathat Ha Duang (

Wat Phrathat Ha Duang is located at 1 Phahonyothin Road, Tambon

Li, about 2 km. from the Amphoe Li District Office, on Highway 106.
From the remaining ruins of the city wall and ditch, it is assumed that
this place used to be the location of Wiang Kao Li (the Old City of
Li). This temple houses a group of five pagodas. In history, it is told
that Phranang Chao Chammathewi, the ruler of Mueang Hariphunchai
heard from the people in Amphoe Li that five crystal balls often
appeared in the city. Therefore, she visited the city at nighttime to
prove it by herself. Then, she saw the light beaming from the five
transparent balls flying over five earthen mounds. She asked the
people about their history, and they said that these were dead skin
relics from water which passed the Lord Buddhas five fingers when
he washed his hand, and fell over the ground. After listening to the
story, with faithfulness, she ordered to build a Phrathat to cover those
five earthen mounds. Every year, the ceremony to bath Phathat Ha
Duang will be held on 20 April. For details, Tel. /Fax: 0 5359 6555.

Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom

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Wat Ban Pang ()

Wat Ban Pang is located on Noenkhao Ban Pang, at 381 Mu 1,

Tambon Si Wichai, 38 km. from the town of Li, along Highway 106,
the Li - Ban Hong - Chiang Mai Route, at Km. 89. Visitors can get to
the entrance of the temple by passing through Soi 3 and Soi 4. This
temple was the first place where Khruba Si Wichai was ordained. In
the temple, the atmosphere is fresh and shady with lots of trees.
There are magnificent halls and museums to store Khruba Si Wichais
eight requisites and personal belongings such as monks robes, pillow,
spittoon, vase, etc.

Lord Buddhas Footprint at Tham Pa Phai or Tham Doi

Ton (

Lord Buddhas Footprint at Tham Pa Phai or Tham Doi Ton has been
situated above Doi Ton (behind Tham Pa Phai) for a long time, but
people hardly ever saw it as it was densely covered with trees.
Luangpu Khruba Chaiyawongsa Phatthana of Wat Phrabat Huai Tom
visited this place and through his insight, examined the footprint,
and proved that it was a genuine left footprint of the Lord Buddha.
He also told that at that time the Lord Buddha turned his face to the
south and stepped his left foot to leave his footprint. Then, he turned
back and went on. The wihan has a fascinating interior decoration
and the cave is quite large containing many rooms with many
ventilation holes to help the air flow. Visitors can admire many
splendid stalagmites and stalactites, and other artistic formations.
Buddha images are housed at different corners. Every year, on 16
April, the festival to bath the Lord Buddhas footprint and pay respect
to the holy spirits in the cave will be held. To get there, Tham Pa Phai
is 9 km. from Amphoe Li. Pass the Mae Pa Phai School Intersection, on
Highway 106, until arriving at the entrance.

Phrabat Huai Tom Royal Project Development Centre

()

Phrabat Huai Tom Royal Project Development Centre is located at

Mu 8 Tambon Na Sai and was established following His Majesty the
Kings royal visit to Ban Phrabat Huai Tom in 1978. Having perceived
the poor condition of the hilltribe people and unadequate land for
agriculture, His Majesty had the village included to be under the
responsibility of the Royal Project Foundation, taking care of an area
of 24,084.93 rai. The villagers are mostly vegetarian Karens who still
observe their traditional customs and folk wisdom. After harvesting
their rice crop, a merit-making ceremony for new rice will be held
around January of each year.

Agrotourism within the Centre features 4 zones; namely,

demonstrative plots of newly-introduced vegetables like butternut
squash, crown gourd, crookneck squash, and Mexican pepper;
demonstrative plots of promotional vegetables like long-shaped egg
plant and, Chinese kale; demonstrative plantation of tropical fruits
like mango varieties from foreign countries, star gooseberry from
Taiwan, plum mango, passion fruit, avocado, Japanese apricot, and
peach; and plots of decorative and herbal plants like fairy rose and
citronella grass for essential oil.
Cultural tourism here features the Karenni lifestyle at the old Karen
house of Ban Nam Bo Noi as well as folk wisdom; such as, folk-style
hand-woven textiles using a hand loom and locally available materials
and dyes with old-style patterns made into shirts, trousers, tube
skirts, shoulder bags, blankets, etc.; silver ornaments made from
100% silver with authentic Karenni designs like necklaces, bangles,
and rings; as well as coconut shell ornaments and basketry.
Accommodation and tents are available. For more details, please
contact the Phrabat Huai Tom Royal Project Development Centre,
Ban Pha Lat, Tambon Na Sai, Amphoe Li, Lamphun 51110, Tel: 0 5351
8059 or Highland Agricultural Development Station, Tel: 0 5328 1238,
Fax. 0 5327 0752.

Mae Ping National Park ()

Drive along Highway 106, the Lamphun - Li Route, near Km. 47. Turn
into Highway 1087, the Li - Ko Route, at Km. 20-21 before getting
to the Mae Ping National Park Headquarters. Originally, this area
was in the Pa Mae Hat - Mae Ko National Forest Reserve and it was
announced to be a national park on 13 July, 1981. It has an area of
1,003 square kilometres, covering Amphoe Doi Tao, Chiang Mai province,
Amphoe Li, Lamphun province, and Amphoe Sam Ngao, Tak province.
The office of Mae Ping National Park is located in Tambon Mae Lan,
Amphoe Li, Lamphun province.
Within the national park, a span of the Ping River which is about
140 km. long flows and along both sides, tourists can see isles, cliffs,
stalagmites and stalactites. To travel along the Ping River, visitors can
start the journey at the Doi Tao Reservoir, Chiang Mai province by a
long-tail boat. Then, get on a raft at Kaeng Soi until reaching the
Bhumibol Dam in Amphoe Sam Ngao, Tak province. In addition,
visitors can rent a boat or raft to cruise upward from the Bhumibol
Dam.

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Interesting Attractions in the Mae Ping National Park

Tham Yang Wi () Tham Yang Wi is a large limestone cave

containing wonderful stalagmites and stalactites. It is a habitat of
bats, porcupines, and Sumatran serows. To travel through the cave,
visitors should take their own electric torches or follow a guide with
a torch. Not very far from Tham Yang Wi, Pa Phrabat Yang Wi, the
dipterocarp and pine forest is located with beautiful scenery and
nature. It is suitable for forest trekking and camping.
Thung Kik ()

Thung Kik is a large natural grass field which is

located in the east, about 15 km. from the office of the park. Visitors
can admire beautiful natural sights on the plateau which is covered
with grass fields and dipterocarp forest. It is a habitat of barking deer,
deer, rabbits, birds, and various species of wild fowls. One famous
activity is bird-watching. Camping around the field is available for
tourists. Visit around March to May to see more than 20 species of
orchids blooming.

Namtok Ko Luang () Namtok Ko Luang is about 22

km. from the office. Go on foot for another 500 metres visitors will
see the limestone waterfall generated from Huai Mae Ko, passing
black shale stones and sandstones on the cliff which has 7 different
levels. Due to the composition of limestone in this area, there are a lot
of stalagmites and stalactites near the waterfall. There is also a large
green basin which is a habitat of many species of fish. To get there,
from the office of the national park, take Highway 1087 for about 14
km., passing Ban Ko. Turn left and get to Ranger Station 1 : Namtok
Ko Luang. Drive on for another 8 km. and go on foot through the
bamboo forest for 500 metres.
Namtok Ko Noi () Namtok Ko Noi is a five-tiered
waterfall, which is emerald green and beautiful. A place for camping
with tents is available and there is a sight-seeing point where visitors
can admire the picturesque view of the Ping River.
Kaeng Ko ()

Kaeng Ko is in the area of Ban Ko Chat San, Mu 4,

Tambon Ko, about 23 km. from the park office, where Ranger Station
2 is situated. Kaeng Ko is a vast basin located at the point where Huai
Mae Ko meets the Ping River. Tourists can rest in floating raft houses,
and admire the beautiful sight along both sides of the Ping River,
where they can see eroded limestone formations, stalagmites, and
stalactites. There are also tourist attractions nearby; such as, Namtok
Um Pat, Ruean Phae School, Tham Chang Rong, and Wat Phrathat
Kaeng Soi which is believed to have been a part of the Kingdom of
Mueang Soi, which was more than 800 years old. The kingdom had

rulers for generations until the last one, Phaya Udom, before it sank.
At present, most pagodas have been destroyed over time while the
ruins of the old wall still remain. In addition, tourists can continue to
drive along this route to visit the area in front of the Bhumibol Dam.
The Mae Ping National Park provides an area for camping and
floating raft houses. For further information, please contact the Mae
Ping National Park at P.O. Box 18, Amphoe Li, Lamphun 51110, Tel:
0 5351 8060, 0 5354 6336 or the Department of National Park, Wildlife
and Flora at Tel: 0 2562 0760 www.dnp.go.th

Wat Phrathat Duang Diao or Wiang Chedi

Wat Phrathat Duang Diao or Wiang Chedi is a small hilltop temple

located in Ban San Doi Wiang, Tambon Li, not too far from Amphoe
Li. All buildings within the temple including the Phrathat do not
exceed 80 years old and were constructed on the location of an
ancient town. Phrathat Duang Diao is a tall redented square chedi of
approximately 30 m. high built to entirely cover an original one and
located inside the ordination halls boundary wall.
To get there : By car, from Amphoe Li, follow Highway 106 toward
Amphoe Thoen, Lampang province, for approximately 1.7 km. The
temple is on the left. Otherwise, take a bus on the Li - Ban Huai Tom
route.

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Lamphun Woven Cloth and Famous Products Festival

() is arranged around the Khua Mung Tha

Sing Bridge (opposite Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai Woramahawihan)
during 30 January - 3 February.
Alms Offering Tradition on Magha Puja Day (

) is held in February at Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai,

Amphoe Mueang Lamphun.
Lanna Klong Luang Drum Festival & Phra Phutthabat
Tak Pha Fair

( ) will
be held in March at Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha, Amphoe Pa Sang.

Songkran Festival () is arranged at the foot of the

Tha Kham Bridge and in the area of Mueang Lamphun Municipality
during 13 - 15 April.

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Phrathat Hariphunchai Bathing Festival

) is held on the full moon day in the sixth lunar month

every year. His Majesty King Bhumibol will give bathing water and
worship offerings to hold the ceremony. The province will also bring
the holy water from Doi Khamo to join the ceremony. Besides
people in Lamphun, a lot of people from other nearby provinces and
tourists, both Thais and foreigners, also like to attend this festival.

Longan Festival () is one large festival of the Lamphun

people, which will be held in August every year at the provincial
stadium. Visitors can admire beautiful processions of floats decorated
with longan, attend the Longan Beauty Contest, Agricultural Product
Competition, and visit booths and local product shops.
Tak Bat Thewo Festival () will be
held at the end of the Buddhist Lent every year at Wat Phrathat
Hariphunchai, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun.
Karen Amazing Festival () is arranged at Ban
Phrabat Huai Tom, Amphoe Li, in the last week of December.
Phranang Chammathewi and Lamphun Red Cross Fair

() is held after the crop harvest

from December to the beginning of January, at Lamphun Provincial

Stadium. In the fair, there are Miss Lamphun and Yong Daughter
Beauty Contests.

Ping Hang Sai Ua Lapun Cultural Fair (

) is held at Tambon Umong Cultural Centre, Amphoe

Mueang Lamphun, during 30 December - 2 January every year.

Pa Sang Legend Fair () is held during 31

December - 2 January every year in Amphoe Pa Sang.

EXAMPLE OF A TOUR PROGRAMME

Day 1

Day 2

- Arrive at the Khun Tan Railway Station

- Visit to see plants in the Khun Tan
National Park
- Stay overnight in the park
- Admire the beautiful morning sight at the
top of Khun Tan Mountain
- Travel to the town of Lamphun
- Pay respect to the Memorial of Phranang
Chammathewi and
Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai

- Visit the Hariphunchai National Museum and

Wat Chammathewi
- Have lunch and travel to Amphoe Pa Sang
- Pay homage to the Lord Buddhas footprints
at Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha, Wat Nong
Ngueak
- Visit Ban Nong Ngueak where people live by
weaving cloth

Travel Tips for Visiting a Temple / Museum / Ancient Site

- Study information about the place to be visited.
- Dress politely and be composed.
- Take off your shoes before entering a religious building or area.
- Contact a local speaker who can provide information, such as a
monk, or an officer who is responsible at the monument.
- Avoid touching artefacts or ancient ruins to maintain their original
condition.
- Avoid trespassing in a prohibited area or on an ancient monument,
touching ancient monuments, especially the carved decoration or
paintings, and taking any parts of the artefacts or architecture.
- Ask for permission before taking photos.
- Avoid using a flash in photo-taking which may cause damage to the
artefacts or architecture.

FACILITIES IN LAMPHUN
Accommodation
(The room rates mentioned in this brochure may be
changed without notice. Please ask for current
information from each hotel before making reservation.)

Amphoe Mueang Lamphun

Ban Lamphun () 183/3 Soi 7 Charoenrat Road, Tambon
Nai Mueang (Tel: 0 5353 5433, 08 1595 6880 Fax: 0 5353 5422),
9 rooms: 900-1,200 baht
Heun Samunprai () 180 Ban San Ton Tong (Tel: 0 5353
4977), www.heunsamunprai.com, 7 rooms: 500-4,000 baht

Huan Dalha Resort

( ) 126 Mu 15, LamphunPa Sang Raod, Tambon Pa Sak (Tel: 0 5359 7187, Fax: 0 5359 7189),
www.huandalha.com, 22 rooms: 350-1,250 baht

Jomkeaw Residence () (Behind the Lamphun City

Hall) 4 Waen Kham Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel: 0 5356 0702, Fax:
0 5356 0704), www.jomkeawresidence.com, 16 rooms: 500 baht

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Northern Heritage Golf Resort & Spa (

) 338 Mu 4, Tambon Huai Yap (Tel: 0 5338 100011, Fax: 0 5338 1014), 78 rooms: 2,500-6,000 baht

Amphoe Mae Tha

Ban Ta Pa Pao Homestay () Mu 6 Tambon
Tha Pladuk (Tel: 0 5300 6222, 08 9265 2714), 24 rooms: 550 baht
Gassan Khun Tan Golf Club & Resort (
) 222 Mu 3, Tambon Tha Pla Duk (Tel: 0 5350 7006-8, Fax:
0 5350 7018), www.gassangolf.com, 62 rooms: 3,500-12,000 baht

Gassan Lake City Golf Club

K.K. Garden

() 309 Mu 8, Tambon Umong (Tel:

0 5355 9350-2 Fax: 0 5355 9351), www.kk-garden.net, 44 rooms: 5003,500 baht

Khun Tan View Point ( ) 222 Mu 4, Chiang MaiLampang Road, at Km. 49, Tambon Tha Sop Sao (Tel: 0 5354 8200-1,
0 5351 0109), 10 houses: 1,000 baht

Amphoe Pa Sang

Lamphun Mansion (

) (opposite Lamphun Hospital)

283 Mu 6, Chammathewi Road, Tambon Mueang Nga (Tel: 0 5353
4687-9 Fax: 0 5353 5488), 20 rooms: 300-550 baht

Suan Suai Resort () 282/21 Mu 4, Pa Sang-Ban Hong

Route, Tambon Makok (Tel: 0 5357 2652, 08 6988 9656), 21 rooms:
350-1,600 baht

Lamphun Will () 204/10 Chammathewi Road, Tambon Nai

Mueang (Tel: 0 5353 4865-6 Fax: 0 5353 4355), www.lamphunwillhotel.
com, 79 rooms: 200-1,750 baht

Amphoe Wiang Nong Long

Phaya Inn () 35/1 Chitwong Phanrangsan Road, Tambon Nai

Mueang (Tel: 0 5351 1777-8, 08 6040 9777 Fax: 0 5351 1707), www.
phayainn.com, 18 rooms: 650-1,500 baht

Inthanon Riverside Resort ( ) 4 Mu

4, Tambon Nong Long (near Amphoe Chom Thong, Chiang Mai
province), (Tel: 0 5350 5166, 08 6421 8443 Fax: 0 5350 4766), www.
inthanonresort.com, 37 rooms: 2,800-3s,800 baht

Royal Princess City ( ) 40/2 Mu 1, Tambon Mueang

Amphoe Ban Hong

Nga (Tel: 0 5353 2520 - 1, 0 5353 2917, Fax: 0 5353 2915 ext. 111),
www.royalprincesscity.com, 80 rooms: 450-1,250 baht

Phuean

Thaen Thong () 211/32 - 65 Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel:

0 5351 0222, 0 5351 2451, Fax: 0 5351 0212), 34 rooms: 270-600 baht

Rim Nam () 191 Lamphun - Li Route, Tambon Ban Hong

(Tel: 0 5359 1462), 24 rooms: 300 baht

Tharirat Court (

) 104 Chammathewi Road, Tambon

Nai Mueang (Tel: 0 5353 4338), 34 rooms: 250-300 baht

Amphoe Li

The Regent Lamphun (

250 baht

) 138/1 Mu 4, San Pa Fai

- Ban Thi Road, Tambon Ban Klang (Tel: 0 5355 2919-22, Fax: 0 3555
2990), 60 rooms: 500-1,000 baht

() 93 Mu 11, Ban Hong - Li Road, Tambon Lao Yao

(Tel: 0 5357 8637), 6 rooms: 250 baht

Bun Charoen () 125 Mu 3, Tambon Mae Tuen, 18 rooms:

Chit Aree () 52/68 Mu 4, Tambon Li, 7 rooms: 300 baht

Amphoe Ban Thi

Rom Mai () 439 Mu 14, Phahonyothin Road, at Km. 2, Tambon

Li (Tel: 0 5397 9761-2, 08 1765 1748), 15 rooms: 200-300 baht

Gassan Lake City Golf Club & Spa Resort (

Ruean Phae Khrua Kaeng Ko ()

) 88 Mu 7, Tambon Ban Thi (Tel: 0 5392

1821, Fax: 0 5392 1824), www.gassangolf.com, 75 rooms: 3,50010,000 baht

(in Mae Ping

National Park) 75 Mu 2, Tambon Ko, Tel: 08 9113 9490, 08 9000 3572,
7 rooms: 300-3,000 baht

Si Watthana () 10 Mu 4, Tambon Li, 7 rooms: 200 baht

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Restaurant
Amphoe Mueang Lamphun

Chao Nuea Food Garden () 187 Mu 6, Tambon

Ban Hong, Tel: 0 5359 1049 (11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.)

Chao Khun () San Mueang Tai Road, Tambon Nai Mueang.

Amphoe Li

Dao Khanong () 230 Charoenrat Road, Tambon Nai

Mueang, Tel: 0 5351 1552 (10.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m., local food)

Krua Kaeng Ko Raft House

Khrua Phaya Yong

Rom Mai Garden () Phahonyothin Road (9.00 a.m.-

()

212 Mu 5 Super Highway -

Lampang Road, Tel: 0 5354 9079.

10.00 p.m.)

Lamphun Ice () 6 Mu 1 Chaiyamongkhon Road, Tambon

Nai Mueang, Tel: 0 5351 1452, (10.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.)
Maitri Fishing Park

( )

Om Mueang Road,

Lamphun - Pa Sang, Tambon Pa Sak.

Riverside () Lamphun-Doi Ti Road, near Tha Singh Bridge,

Tel: 0 5351 2394

Ruen Pae Lamphun

1128

() Ban Luai Road, Tel: 0 5351

Songkhla Southern Cuisine

Tai Road, Tambon Nai Mueang

() 47 San Mueang

LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS

Lamphun is the largest source in Thailand which produces
longan. There are also other products that tourists can buy; such as,
woven cloth, cotton cloth, Lamphun brocade cloth, basketry, carved
wooden furniture, Karen woven cloth, and silverware.

LOCAL PRODUCT AND SOUVENIR SHOPS

Amphoe Mueang Lamphun
Cotton Tailoring Group () 80/10 Mu 2, Ban Long

Duea, Tambon Pratu Pa, Tel: 0 5350 0677.

Hill Tribe Development and Contribution Centre

Amphoe Ban Thi

Gassan Lake City Golf Club & Spa Resort (

) 88 Mu 7, Tambon Ban Thi, Tel: 0 5392 1821,

Fax: 0 5392 1824 www.gassangolf.com

( (next to the Meteorological Department)

10 Tambon Ban Klang, Tel: 0 5353 7707, 0 5353 7338 (8.30 a.m.4.30 p.m.)

Lamphun Thai Silk () 8/2 Chittawong Phanrangsan

Amphoe Mae Tha

Ray Wat () 102/1 Mu 2, Tambon Tha Tung Luang, Tel: 0 5357

4896

Amphoe Pa Sang
Eung Luang Seafood ()

() in Mae Ping
National Park, Tel: 08 9113 9490, 08 1621 3297 (8.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)

Lamphun-Pa Sang

Road, Tel: 0 5352 0050 (10.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.)

Fai Kham () 28 Pa Sang-Li Road, Tambon Makok.

Sop Tha Duck Noodles () is located behind the
Sop Tha Police Booth, on Lamphun-Pa Sang Road, Tambon Pa Sang.

Amphoe Ban Hong

Ban Hong Lap Kai () 120/2 Mu 7, Tambon Ban Hong,

Lamphun-Li Road (Ban Huai Ha), Tel: 0 5355 0517, 08 9688 3782
(9.00 a.m.-2 p.m., local food)

Road (Near Wat Chang Khong), Tambon Nai Mueang, Tel: 0 5351 0329
(8.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m.)

Phensiri Thai Silk

() (Lamphun Brocade Silk Craft

Centre) 123 Mu 2, Lamphun - Doi Ti Road, Tambon Wiang Yong, Tel:
0 5353 7512 - 3. Brocade silk.

Si Mueang Yu Women Weaving Group ( )

Mu 6, Tambon Wiang Yong.

Wiang Yong Cotton Handicraft Village (

) near Ban Si Mueang Yu, Tambon Wiang Yong. Visitors can buy

hand-woven cotton cloth made by the local people, including cotton

cloth, brocade cotton, and other cotton products.

Amphoe Mae Tha

Mae Khanat Weaving Group () 99 Mu 8, Mae
Khanat, Tambon Thakat, Tel: 08 1961 8741 (8.30 a.m-4.30 p.m.)

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Pa Kham Carving (

) 249 Mu 2, Tambon Tha Tung

Luang, Tel: 0 5357 4772, 0 5357 4769 (wood furniture and woodcarving
products, 7.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.)

Sa-ngat Phonphen Carving ( ) 168 Mu 4,

Ban Nong Yang Khlai, Tambon Tha Thung Luang, Tel: 0 5357 4664,
0 5357 4759 (7.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.)

Amphoe Pa Sang
Ban Nong Ngueak Cotton Product Distribution Centre

() 15 Mu 5, Lamphun-Pa Sang Road,

Tambon Mae Raeng, about 11 km., Tel: 0 5355 3703 (local products)

Kanlaya Hand-woven Cotton () Ban Rong

Chang Weaving Group, 122 Mu 5, Ban Rong Chang, Tambon Tha Tum,
Tel: 0 5300 4238 (hand-woven cotton, 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.)
Udomsiri Cotton () 51/1 Ban Nong Ngueak, Tambon

Mae Raeng, Tel: 0 5352 1966 Fax: 0 5355 6242 (hand-woven cotton
and products).

Amphoe Thung Hua Chang

Mali Lamphun Cotton and Brocade Silk

(
) 92 Mu 9, Tambon Ban Puang, Tel: 0 5359 6028, 0 5359

6199

Golf Course
Gassan Marina Golf Club (

) 99 Mu 17,

Tambon Makuea Jae, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun, Tel: 0 5326 6700-1

Fax: 0 5324 9352 www.gassanglof.com (18 holes: 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.)

Gassan Khun Tan Golf Club & Resort (

) 222 Mu 3, Tambon Tha Pla Duk, Amphoe Mae Tha, Tel:

0 5350 7006-8, Fax: 0 5350 7018, www.gassangolf.com, (18 holes:
6.00 a.m.-7.00 p.m.)

Gassan Lake City Golf Club & Spa Resort (

) 88 Mu 7, Tambon Ban Thi, Amphoe Ban

Thi, Tel: 0 5392 1821, Fax: 0 5392 1824 www.gassangolf.com, (18

holes: 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.)

Chiang Mai - Lamphun Golf Club

(-

) 336 Mu 4 Tambon Huai Yap, Amphoe Ban Thi, Tel: 0 5388

0880-2 www.chiangmaigolf.com (18 holes: 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.)

USEFUL CALLS
Provincial Public Relations Office


Lamphun Provincial Office
Lamphun Hospital
Amphoe Mueang Provincial Police Station

Post Office


Provincial Tourist Service Centre
Highway Police
Tourist Police
Meteorological Department

Tel: 0 5351 1555,

0 5353 0683
Tel: 0 5351 1000
Tel: 0 5356 9100
Tel: 0 5351 1042,
0 5351 1045, 191
Tel: 0 5351 1800,
0 5351 1300,
0 5351 1041
Tel: 0 5356 0906
Tel: 1193
Tel: 1155
Tel: 1182

TAT TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS

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HEAD OFFICE
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Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Tel: 0 2250 5500 (120 numbers)
Fax: 0 2250 5511
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MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND SPORTS

4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10100
8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. everyday

TAT CHIANG MAI

105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road
Tambon Wat Ket, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: 0 5324 8604, 0 5324 8607, 0 5324 1466
Fax: 0 5324 8605
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E-mail: tatchmai@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang
Updated
March 2009